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    Rodney, I am using a thick cellulose car paint...

    Rodney,
    I am using a thick cellulose car paint is that the same as Duco? The guys in the paint shop gave me a brushing additive which slows the drying and seems to help with the flow. I have cleaned...
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    Hi All, Thanks for all your help, I have been...

    Hi All,
    Thanks for all your help, I have been busy all week trying to plod through this stainless job. I finally have a finish I am happy with. I have moved down to a tip of 2.5mm The spindle speed...
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    Dave, Thanks for showing an interest. I am using...

    Dave,
    Thanks for showing an interest. I am using a single edge D type cutter with a tip dia of 4.5mm. I am covering the surface with a cutting oil. From memory I am using a travel speed of .2 inches...
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    Engraving speed for stainless

    Hi all.
    Are there any engravers experienced in engraving stainless steel. I have a job engraving 300mm high Arial typestyle characters in 316 s/s. I have a Jaeger spindle in this machine (up to...
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    A Big Thank you To all who helped

    I have to say a big thank you to all who contributed help with my artwork problem. One of the lions suited with a small bit of work. Some of the sites suggested were very interesting and should be of...
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    Thank You

    Stephen,

    Thank you very much for your reply, I tried to open it but it is not compatible with my software. I am using an old version of Corel Draw 11 or Sign lab. Have you any way of converting...
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    Artwork for family crest lion

    Hello all,
    I am searching for a lion fiqure which is used in a family crest. The one which matches the best is in the McAuley crest. This is for a sports club with this type of lion in their crest....
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    Larry thanks for reply. I can't figure out what...

    Larry thanks for reply. I can't figure out what keystrokes are used for arrows Perhaps you could help.

    Regards
    Ian Rankin
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    Larry thanks for reply. I probably haven't...

    Larry thanks for reply. I probably haven't explained properly what is going on. I am only making the strip with the braille beads. The text above is being made by someone else. The directory will...
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    Braille Problem

    Hello All.
    I have a question about braille layout. I have been asked to provide strips of braille test for directory boards being provided by another signmaker.
    I am using Vision Pro software with...
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    I am watching is thread with interest. I have...

    I am watching is thread with interest. I have used Cermark aerosols which are great but no matter how I clear after spraying I always end up with a clogged up tin. I have stored upside down, washed...
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    Margaret, Sorry but the image is so badly faded...

    Margaret,
    Sorry but the image is so badly faded it is difficult to see at all. Perhaps I could get some of the points and perhaps draw it. Its been a long week and I was going for the easy option. I...
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    Bruce, Thanks for reply. That is the idea but...

    Bruce,
    Thanks for reply. That is the idea but not quite as much 3 D.
    It was basically flatter with more space on each page. The bookmark was like two cords lying down the centre with the tassles...
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    Artwork of a open Bible / book

    Hello All.
    Today I had a lady come in with a faded dye sub plate on a granite plinth.
    The image was an open book / bible with a verse etc. on both pages. It looks like there was two tassles like a...
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    Mike Thanks for prompt reply. Regards Ian

    Mike
    Thanks for prompt reply.

    Regards
    Ian
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    Tactile letters on silver anodised

    Hi all,
    I may be in the wrong forum as I am cutting tactile letters using Romark ADA material applied to silver anodised using a rotary engraving machine . Its working fine but the adhesive is...
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    Perhaps they were printed on a Gerber Edge system...

    Perhaps they were printed on a Gerber Edge system onto Lexedge or similar material.
    Regards
    Ian Rankin
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    Bruce, Vectric is an inexpensive programme....

    Bruce,
    Vectric is an inexpensive programme. visit www.vectric.com

    Regards
    Ian R
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